Fake Aave ads on Google lead users to phishing sites mimicking the official platform, coinciding with record phishing losses in 2025 and urging heightened security measures.
A new phishing campaign featuring fake Aave ads appearing atop Google search results directs users to deceptive sites that prompt wallet connections and malicious transaction approvals. PeckShield flagged the threat on August 7, while previous warnings from Scam Sniffer and reports of deepfake XRP airdrop scams underscore a broader surge in phishing-related losses, with 2025 recording $600 million in damages and significant individual losses.